Attentiveness describes the concentration we apply to each of the five senses (our sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing). It is the key to all information gathering.

Attentiveness also relates to the quality of thought used to think about the information received through these senses.

Listening to a teacher's request, hearing direction from an authority, reading books, or obtaining homework assignments—nearly every activity of work, school, and life involves attentiveness.